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University of Northwestern St. Paul (formerly Northwestern College), founded in 1902, is a private, liberal arts college with religious affiliation. Its 100-acre campus is located in St. Paul.

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Private
studentType
Coed
3,173
Undergraduates
1,311
Men - 41.3%
1,863
Women - 58.7%
92
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
92% of 1,194 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.6
SAT Math
574 average
493-663 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
573 average
488-630 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
25 average
22-29 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$51,072
Tuition and Fees
$36,830
Room and Board
$12,082
Average Percent of Need Met
81%
Average Freshman Award
$25,108
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$32,765
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
72
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St. Paul Population
290,770
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
64% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III, National Christian College Athletic Association
Mascot
Eagles
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
Asian
0.7%
Black/African-American
0.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.7%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.9%
White
19.8%
Unknown
0.1%
International Students
Not reported
First-Year Students Returning
84.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
60.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
83%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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